The Bargersville, Indiana Police Department added the Tesla Model 3 to the team, and it has been a big hit with the local residents. They are looking for the future in their technology for law enforcement, that will not only change their town, but possibly the nation with their new improvements.
After Chief Todd Bertram made a routine traffic stop, he got a resident that “All he wanted to do was talk about the Tesla.”
Back in August 2019, when it was tested, the Tesla Model 3 replaced 1 of 4 Dodge Chargers used for patrolling, and they have plans for transitioning all their other vehicles to Tesla models.
In an interview, Todd Bertram cited that the change is actually for a more cost efficiency alternative, that would save the department as much as $6,000 per year per vehicle, and could save the tax payers $300 a month on gasoline costs.
The police department plans on upgrading their Dodge Chargers to Tesla vehicles. Right now the department is spending more than $8,000 USD on gas, oil, and insurance on their current vehicles but with the change, this number would dramatically decrease.
“Even the tires and the windshield is cheaper on the Tesla” said Chief Bertram in an interview.
The new vehicle for the department is considered the new future for all city and local law enforcement. The electric car is environmental friendly but also a cost saving move.
The new Bargersville, Indiana Police Tesla Model 3 features the HG2 Emergency Lighting Side Runner®, an extremely versatile emergency lighting system designed for maximum visibility with a minimal foot print.
The HG2 Side Runner® will enhance the outline of the Tesla Model 3 profile (side of vehicle), through the variable flash patterns and lighting intensity. It features super-bright, wide-angle LEDs, and a high-impact CAB housing. The HG2 Side Runner® gives extra safety for the law enforcement using the vehicle for their visibility all around, and brings the car to the 21st Century with their modern sleek design.
For some Officers, the best feature of the Tesla Model 3 is that there is no fuel required and it doesn’t have a loud engine, which is perfect for the night time, or for being undercover when they need to move discretely. The HG2 Side Runners® assist into that extension, where the unit gets concealed and blends with the vehicle, but the moment the lights turn on, they make a big impact and illuminate all around.
HG2 Emergency lighting is proud to be part of this new step towards the future in emergency vehicles, and as always keeping first responders and citizens safe. We pride ourselves on being an American made company, and be associated with a company like Tesla motors, whose main manufacturing plant is in the USA. Special thanks to Passive Security Solutions for being the outfitter behind the new Tesla model 3 police car, and trusting our engineering and design for their creation.
We are always working to manufacture and engineer innovative products that improve safety and visibility. HG2 is committed to bringing the newest and most advanced technology to emergency lighting. We look forward to many more contributions to the forever developing technology for our emergency responders and to serve those who served us.
By Christian G. Stone
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